Aptos threads photo immediately after the procedure

Many people start thinking about maintaining their youthful appearance at the age of 25–35. The appearance of wrinkles, decreased skin turgor, tissue ptosis, even as the first minor manifestations of old age, can ruin your appearance. Few people are in a hurry to undergo plastic surgery, and surgeons are not eager to perform anti-aging surgeries on young patients. Advances in cosmetology come to the rescue. There are many ways to prolong youth using more delicate methods than a surgeon’s knife. Recently, Aptos threads have become popular among cosmetologists and patients. The thinnest material is injected under the skin, creating a frame for your own soft tissues. The reinforcing effect lasts up to 2–6 years, promoting the formation of natural stiffening ribs. Let's understand the nuances of the material and procedure.

Description of material

The Russian company Aptos has been producing suture material since 1996. The starting products of the domestic manufacturer were made from surgical polypropylene. These were non-absorbable threads with notches. Now the company has expanded its product range and offers more than 20 types of threads.

Aptos products advertised on the official website are presented in 2 series:

1. non-absorbable sutures Aptos Surgical;
2. bioabsorbable threads Aptos Light Lift.

Among the latest developments are biocompatible Aptos Excellence mesothreads and unique ultra-thin Aptos Nano.

Depending on the type of product, the suture materials include:

1. polypropylene;
2. caprolac;
3. polylactic acid.

Note! The products of the Russian manufacturer allow you to solve any, even the most complex problems. Domestic material is completely competitive. The products are popular among plastic surgeons and cosmetologists from 48 countries.

Indications for use

Wide range of Russian products helps to cope with various tasks:

1. smoothing wrinkles and folds;
2. tightening of sagging soft tissues;
3. reinforcement of thin, sagging, loose skin;
4. correction of local defects (asymmetry, bags under the eyes, double chin).

The use of Artos suture materials is indicated for solving various cosmetic problems that require correction using non-surgical methods. Often, a thread lift is done to prevent age-related changes in the early stages of aging: a hereditary predisposition to sagging of the lower part of the face. Often women easily agree to correction in this way, fearing surgical methods of intervention.

The age of patients is not important for using Aptos materials. Reinforcement is carried out according to indications. Skin strengthening surgery is popular both among young patients with the first signs of aging (25–45 years) and in adulthood (45–60 years) to eliminate significant problems.

Efficiency of use

Experienced cosmetologists are convinced that it is advisable to carry out correction with APTOS threads when it is too early to turn to plastic surgery, and other, more delicate non-surgical techniques no longer bring the expected effect. Doctors also recommend this method to those who are afraid of surgery or are forced to refuse surgery for compelling reasons. With the popularization of thread lifting, patients often seek preventative correction of their appearance.

With the help of Aptos products you can cope with most manifestations of aging - wrinkles, folds, ptosis. Thread lifting evens out the skin texture, tightens the oval, and helps remove various defects. The operation gives immediate results without the need for long-term rehabilitation. Subsequently, an improvement in the effect is observed: the tissues are stimulated to naturally restore to a youthful state.

Product overview

APTOS successfully sells non-absorbable and biodegradable threads for use in surgery and cosmetology. The first option is traditionally made from polypropylene. The classic version is intended for installation in superficial tissues up to the subcutaneous fat layer.

As a result of the operation, the contours of the face are tightened, the blood vessels and nerves remain unaffected. Non-absorbable Aptos materials are made smooth, with notches, in the form of springs. The line includes:

1. Aptos Thread;
2. Aptos Needle 4/0;
3. Aptos Needle 3/0 and 2/0;
4. Aptos Needle 2G;
5. Aptos Wire;
6. Aptos Spring.

Options Tred, Needley 2g are made with notches, the rest have a smooth structure. Non-absorbable Aptos threads are used to correct clearly defined problems. Most often, work is carried out in the area of ​​the nasolabial folds, chin, cheek-zygomatic area, forehead, between the eyebrows, to tighten the oval. Non-absorbable Aptos threads allow you to achieve long-term preservation of the effect (up to 4-5 years). The result can be corrected by tightening the installed suture material.

Aptos absorbable threads are made from caprolac. The products contain L-lactic acid, which provides an additional rejuvenating effect. The materials are completely biocompatible with tissues and dissolve in 3–12 months. The effect persists for up to 2 years. The line includes:

1. Aptos Light Lift Thread 2 G;
2. Aptos Light Lift Spring;
3. Aptos Light Lift Needle 2 G;
4. Aptos Light Lift Visage;
5. Aptos Light Lift Elegance;
6. Aptos Light Lift Body;
7. Aptos Light Lift Vitis.

Needley, Trade 2g can reduce the traumatism of the procedure. Threads are considered a modern solution with a long-lasting effect. Spring ensures perfect preservation of facial expressions. The makeup has a pronounced lifting effect.

Elegance is intended for non-surgical reinforcement. The bodysuit is suitable for reliable revitalization and prevention of ptosis. Vitis is a unique technology for combating wrinkles.

Separately, Aptos positions biodegradable Excellence and Nano. Excellence visage soft minimizes the rehabilitation period. Excellence is ideal for active people with the first signs of aging.

The Nano option will do an excellent job of correcting delicate areas with delicate, thin skin: eyelid area, lips, neck.

Preparation for reinforcement

The preparatory stage of the procedure is a preliminary consultation with a doctor. During the examination and conversation, the possibility of carrying out manipulation is clarified. The doctor plans the course of action during the operation and selects the appropriate type of Aptos materials.

At home, before the procedure, it is enough to keep your skin healthy and clean. 1–2 weeks before Aptos implantation surgery, it is recommended to stop taking medications that change blood quality. It is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. Following the principles of a healthy lifestyle before and after the procedure will help minimize the need for rehabilitation.

Installing threads

The introduction of suture material is a minimally invasive operation that does not require the participation of a surgeon. The installation is performed by a cosmetologist under sterile conditions. Before the manipulation, the patient must sign consent for the intervention. The procedure begins by cleansing the skin. Be sure to use an antiseptic. The operation is moderately painful and requires the use of a local anesthetic.

Aptos threads are inserted using a double-edged needle or a blunt cannula (depending on the type of material used). The cosmetologist first marks the puncture sites and draws the guides for the braces. Aptos threads are inserted from the bottom up, tightening deformed tissues to tighten the frame. First, the doctor corrects obvious problems, gradually moving to minor areas.

Important point! The use of aptose materials during surgery is only permissible from new packaging. It is recommended to closely monitor the doctor's actions. This will help avoid possible complications.

The threads installed under the skin are tightened until the desired lifting effect is obtained, and the free ends are cut off. The suture material is held tightly inside, providing soft tissue support. After the operation, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. Using a sterile cooling compress or regenerating cream will help avoid unwanted manifestations.

Setting up the threads takes 20–60 minutes; when treating large areas, it can last up to 2 hours. The cosmetologist examines the treated areas and makes recommendations, the implementation of which will speed up recovery. The cosmetologist sets a date for the follow-up examination. The patient is sent home. It is advisable to rest during the day after surgery.

Photos before and after

Rehabilitation period

The operation of introducing threads is minimally traumatic. Often rehabilitation is conditional. The speed of the recovery process is individual. Performing the manipulation at a young age and following all the doctor’s recommendations will reduce the duration of rehabilitation.

Photo immediately after the procedure

After surgery, it is important to take good care of your skin. Strong tactile influence is excluded. The skin must be regularly cleansed using mild detergents, an antiseptic is used, and individual areas are treated with a regenerating cream. If swelling or bruising occurs, apply cooling compresses.

3 days after administration

Reducing the regeneration period and the absence of undesirable consequences depends on compliance with the restrictions of the recovery period. For 7–14 days exclude:

1. any intense effects on the skin (friction, kneading);
2. sleeping on your stomach;
3. use of decorative cosmetics in places of operation;
4. swimming in open waters, pools;
5. steaming (washing in hot water, visiting a bathhouse, sauna);
6. tanning (exposure to natural, artificial ultraviolet radiation);
7. any cosmetic procedures;
8. physical stress (fitness, gym, household chores).

For a speedy recovery, the doctor will recommend controlling facial expressions. A simple smile can cause pain and affect the quality of regeneration. Strict restrictions last 1-2 weeks. Then it is allowed to gradually return to normal life.

Saving the result

The effect of installing Aptos threads is noticeable immediately. The skin is tightened and the relief is evened out. Assessing the full picture is hampered by normal postoperative consequences: bruises, swelling. In 1–2 weeks you will be able to enjoy the results.

Depending on the Aptos options chosen, the effect is noticeable for 6–12 months or lasts up to 5 years. The materials inside the fabrics hold up depending on the composition. Resorption of biodegradable options occurs within a year.

In place of the installed thread, dense connective tissue is formed, becoming a natural framework for the skin. Non-absorbable options can be tightened when the result disappears.

After the cosmetologist’s approval, the thread installation procedure can be repeated. The operation is performed after the effect of the previous intervention has disappeared. The procedure is performed no earlier than 3 months after the exposure.

Cost of thread lifting

The price of the operation depends on the cost of materials, the level of payment for the services of the doctor performing the lift. The required number of threads depends on the severity of the problems. It is possible to selectively correct certain areas or perform full reinforcement. The average price of a procedure involving 1 zone ranges from 10–50 thousand rubles.

It is recommended to perform the operation in a beauty salon. It is advisable to contact a well-known clinic that receives positive reviews. It is recommended to first find out the opinions of friends and read patient discussions. A balanced choice of a doctor is the key to a quality result. A cosmetologist must be trained to work with Aptos products. Manipulation is a complex cosmetic intervention and requires knowledge and experience from the doctor. You can get a lift inexpensively if you act as a model at training seminars.

Contraindications

Aptos threads are not installed if:

1. complex disorders of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems;
2. oncology;
3. pregnancy, lactation;
4. problems of blood clotting, tissue regeneration.

Exacerbation of chronic diseases or the occurrence of systemic disorders are reasons to reschedule the procedure. The procedure is performed on patients who are in excellent health. Problems from dermatology are excluded.

Consequences

If the operation is performed correctly by the doctor, there are no contraindications, and the patient complies with the restrictions, the occurrence of side effects is minimal. Individual unforeseen reactions are rare.

The occurrence of bruises and swelling is considered normal behavior of the body. There may be pain at the sites where the threads are inserted. The negative consequences include:

1. asymmetry;
2. unevenness on the skin (depressions, tubercles);
3. contouring (surface illumination);
4. dysfunction (movement of eyes, mouth, facial expressions).

Failure to maintain sterility results in inflammation. Touching the nerves during surgery can cause numbness. Damage to blood vessels is manifested not only by the formation of bruises, but also by a change in skin color: pallor, cyanosis. This indicates a circulatory disorder in a particular area. Occasionally, skin retractions occur.

A negative consequence is thread breakage. The phenomenon requires complex correction. The doctor will tell you why the thread broke. It’s difficult to say how long it will take to “work on the mistakes.” If you are not satisfied with the result, the material may be removed.

Important! Complications arise as a result of cosmetologist mistakes, failure to comply with training and rehabilitation requirements. To effectively eliminate negative manifestations, you will have to seek the help of a doctor. Correcting errors is a technically complex process.

Advantages and disadvantages

Thread lifting is recognized as an effective, safe, minimally invasive intervention. The procedure allows you to achieve results comparable to the achievements of surgical intervention.

At the same time, the introduction of Aptos threads is faster and easier to tolerate. The procedure does not require a long rehabilitation period.

Patients admit that the disadvantages of the intervention are pain, compared to similar minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. The effect of the procedure does not last long. As a result of low doctor competence, various negative consequences are possible.

Comparison with analogues

Aptos threads are highly competitive. The quality of Russian products meets international requirements. Aptos materials are used by cosmetologists in 48 countries. Russian suture products are respected for their diversity and the possibility of an individual approach to patients to solve different problems.

Doctors perform lifting using different materials. Among cosmetologists, in addition to Aptos, the French Spring Thread, Resorblift, Italian Happy lift, Spanish Silhouette Lift, Silhouette Soft, South Korean mesothreads, Lead Fine Lift, and Japanese Beaute Lift V Line are popular among cosmetologists. Each option has individual advantages. Manufacturers strive to make a unique product that compares favorably with analogues.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors are confident in the high effectiveness of thread lifting. Manipulations are carried out using different threads, but Aptos is the most popular. Domestic suture material allows you to solve various problems and does not cause inconvenience during work.

Cosmetologists often suggest Aptos. The manufacturer's assortment allows for an individual approach to solving problems.

Cosmetologists are confident in the effectiveness of threads. Other non-surgical techniques are rarely used as a counterweight to thread lifting.

Experienced cosmetologists do not strive to perform reinforcement for everyone who applies. Indications are required for the implementation of Aptos.

Cosmetologists understand that Aptos is suitable for solving serious problems. Threads are used separately or in combination with more delicate materials.

Patient reviews

Patients respond positively to Aptos products. The operation gives the expected lifting effect. The face looks toned, becomes younger, and the results are long-lasting. Many patients consider other non-surgical methods to be ineffective. Negative opinions are rare.

The patient is satisfied with the effect of installing the threads.

Patients are confident that the expected result can only be achieved by installing Aptos or similar threads.

Many patients do not consider other non-surgical interventions, only the installation of domestically produced materials.

Useful videos

Aptos threads: I decided to have surgery.

With age, natural aging processes occur in the skin and the question of how to restore its former elasticity and beauty becomes acute. Cosmetics do not always help, and the prospect of going under a surgical scalpel frightens many. In 1996, a non-surgical facelift method was invented, based on the use of special threads made from suture material.

The brand was named Aptos and today it is widely known in many countries around the world. It is a system of a thin injection needle-guide and a super-thin thread with notches that are located at a certain angle. These threads form a frame under the skin, and the notches fix the tissue in the desired position, modeling the contours. We will tell you about Aptos Excellence Visage and Nano Spring threads, show photos before and after the procedure, consider the features of rehabilitation immediately after reinforcement and tell you how to avoid complications.

Advantages of this technique

Benefits of thread lifting:

1. A quick and pronounced effect that intensifies over time.
2. Long lasting.
3. There are no age restrictions.
4. Minimally invasive.

Purposes of use

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   Facial correction. The thread lifting procedure allows you to model facial features and contours, correct asymmetry, and create a clear, beautiful oval.
2. Facelift. This method will help solve problems such as: ptosis, sagging tissue, longitudinal and transverse wrinkles on the forehead, wrinkles around the eyes, nasolabial folds, drooping eyebrows, sagging skin in the chin area, loose skin of the neck and décolleté.
3. Rhinoplasty. Aptos threads can be used if it is necessary to correct the shape of the tip or wings of the nose. The rhinoplasty method allows you to create new tissue at the site where the threads are inserted, which will support the newly acquired contour of the nose.

Advantages: low trauma, quick recovery, quick results, the nose does not visually enlarge.

Disadvantages: the result is short-lived, the inserted threads can be visible visually, scars can form at the puncture sites, not all specialists know how to work in this direction.
Body correction. Thread lifting is an effective way to tighten the body without surgery.

We invite you to watch a video about the procedure using Aptos threads:

Features of the procedure

Manipulations are performed under local anesthesia. First, the doctor makes marks on the skin with a marker. Next, according to this marking, punctures are made. The puncture sites are usually located in inconspicuous places - behind the ears or under the hair near the temples.

Through the holes, needles (cannulas) are inserted into the subcutaneous layer, in which Aptos threads are fixed. Then the cannula is removed, the threads are carefully pulled up by the free ends, and then the ends are cut off. The procedure lasts on average 20-45 minutes, is carried out on an outpatient basis, hospitalization is not required.

We invite you to watch a video about how the procedure using Aptos threads works:

Efficiency

By physically tightening the tissue, using lactic acid and new collagen, the skin becomes smooth and toned, wrinkles, scars, cicatrices and other defects are smoothed out or completely disappear, facial features and contours are corrected.

We invite you to watch a video about the effectiveness of the procedure using Aptos threads:

More details about the effectiveness, technique of introducing Aptos threads and other nuances can be found in this material.

Photos before and after

Let's look at the results that can be achieved using Aptos threads for various cases.

These photos show the results of facial oval correction, neck and chin lift:

These photos show the results of a cheek lift to get rid of jowls.

Here is the face before and after the formation (raising) of the cheekbones:

Photos before and after lip correction, changing their shape:

And in the photo below is a face before and after rhinoplasty with Aptos threads:

Types of material

There are different types of Aptos threads that are used for different purposes:

1. "Hammocks" are used specifically to eliminate a double chin.
2. "Springs" help fight nasolabial folds and sagging cheeks.

The most widely used products are:

1. Aptos Excellence Visage threads — self-absorbing biothreads with notches provide a pronounced long-term effect.
2. Aptos Excellence Visage Soft threads - biodegradable threads that are used to tighten small areas.

Threads from the Excellence Visage line successfully help solve the following problems:

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   drooping upper eyelids and “sad” eyebrows;
2. deep wrinkles and creases in the skin on the face and neck;
3. ptosis on the cheeks and chin;
4. nasolabial folds.

The effect is noticeable immediately after the installation procedure and then goes on increasing. The final result appears in about a month and lasts for 3-5 years.

You can read more about what Aptos threads are and what types there are in this material.

Possible problems and their solutions

After this procedure, some undesirable consequences may occur.

Temporary Consequences

It should be noted that temporary effects usually do not require medical attention and go away on their own.

Temporary negative effects include:

What to do? As a rule, they go away on their own; to speed up healing, you can use special ointments and gels - swelling.
Skin injury. The body's natural reaction to any injury.

What to do? They usually disappear in 10-14 days; medications can be used to speed things up.




Skin disorders. Skin irregularities may occur where the needle is inserted and withdrawn.

What to do? In most cases, they go away on their own in about a week; if this does not happen, you should consult a doctor.
Facial disturbances. Violations of facial expressions are most often associated with the effects of anesthesia, in very rare cases - due to compression of the nerves.

What to do? If it does not go away for more than 3-4 days, you should consult a doctor.
Unnatural effect. The result of overcorrection is an overly pronounced effect, for example, overly prominent cheekbones, overly upturned eyebrows.

What to do? There is no need to do anything, it should go away naturally in 2-3 weeks.

We invite you to watch a video about what temporary phenomena may occur after implantation of Aptos threads:

Complications

1. Contagion, infection. Infection due to improper preparation of the patient for surgery, lack of hygiene.

What to do? Antibiotics must be taken to fight the infection; in severe cases, the thread should be removed.
Allergic reactions. Allergies that can be caused by the anesthetic or skin treatment agent, very rarely, an allergy may occur to the material used.

What to do: take antihistamines, in case of anaphylactic shock - administration of prednisolone, adrenaline, aminophylline, be sure to call an ambulance. If you are allergic to the threads themselves, they will have to be removed.
Disturbance of facial contour. This may occur if significant forces were applied when fixing the fabric to the thread.

What to do? Facial massage helps a lot. In difficult cases, it is necessary to remove the threads.

What to do? Delete a fragment or the entire thread.

Rehabilitation period

The entire rehabilitation cycle after the procedure is divided into 3 stages.

When hematomas appear, it is recommended to use decongestants, such as Lyoton, Gepatrombin, Troxevasin, etc. If pain is present, taking painkillers is indicated. Also sometimes, in case of reduced immunity or with a large number of inserted threads, antibiotics are prescribed.

We invite you to watch a video about rehabilitation after the procedure using Aptos threads:

Conclusion

Thus, Aptos thread lifting is an effective way to combat age-related skin changes, but at the same time, there is a risk of unpleasant consequences and complications.

If in your case conventional cosmetic procedures to obtain a rejuvenating effect are no longer enough, and serious techniques are not indicated in your case, minimally invasive thread lifting will be the best solution for you.

What is thread lifting?

Face lift with Aptos threads – This is a low-traumatic, soft thread lifting of tissues, in which access for introducing threads is through macro punctures, of which no trace will remain, the skin will not be excised, and the lift will be carried out under intravenous or local anesthesia.

Lifting is carried out using APTOS threads, and this method of rejuvenation is a patented method of a specialist from the clinic, candidate of medical sciences, in particular a plastic surgeon, whose name is Sulamanidze Marlen Andreevich. The method using APTOS threads has been successfully used by famous plastic surgeons throughout Russia and in other 48 countries for more than ten years.

The name itself comes from the prefix, which negates (“A”) and “ptosis” - “negation of omission.”

The Aptos method offers a huge range of different operations using certain threads made of polypropylene and polylactic acid. After manufacturing, macroscopic notches are applied to the threads at a certain degree of angle, which allow smooth movement and fixation of the soft tissues of the face and body. Since the notches are multidirectional, displacement of the threads is excluded - over time they form a certain frame and remain in a certain position for a long time.

Types of APTOS threads (the most basic):

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   When performing this operation using the ARTOS method, intravenous or local anesthesia is used. Today, this thread facelift procedure is successfully used both as a single rejuvenation procedure and in combination with invasive rejuvenation surgeries, of which the most common are blepharoplasty, platysmaplasty, and lipofilling. The procedures described last are indicated when age-related changes are already pronounced.

   Installing APTOS threads takes half an hour, and the effect is obvious - everything is tightened and there are no scars left from the operation. The next day the patient will be able to return to everyday activities. In a week, you will be able to indulge in a facial and body massage, or additional “tweaking” by applying peeling, resurfacing or plasma lifting to the skin.

   In general, the rehabilitation period will last from a couple of weeks to a month. Conventionally, we can divide it into several main stages.

   
   
   
   
   On the first day you will have swelling, which will subside on the third day. On the second, the swelling will disappear completely (this will last up to two weeks). But the final outcome can only be judged in a month. In other words, you will be able to appear in public in 3-4 days. But at the same time, slight swelling and unevenness will still be noticeable on the face.

   The swelling itself will directly depend on how many zones were stitched, and if there were many of them, then, of course, the swelling will be greater. In addition, everything depends on the individual characteristics of the body. The main recommendation is that after surgery with APTOS threads you need to sleep only on your back - but this is only for a week. Also at this time you should avoid swimming pools, baths, solariums and saunas.
   

   The result of lifting with APTOS threads

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   The face will be tightened using threads.

The main advantages of Aptos threads:

Seamless implantation technique. No excess skin will be excised. The doll-face effect is completely eliminated. Rehabilitation in a short time. Natural facial rejuvenation. Local anesthesia. Well done manipulation.

Price for APTOS threads

Today there are a huge number of APTOS threads.

And yet, there are rulers that are used more often than others - these are the ones we wrote about above.

Often different lines are successfully combined with each other, since different threads will help get rid of different shortcomings.

For example, one package of Aptos Excellence threads with installation costs 67,500 rubles. If you need local anesthesia during installation, then add another 5,000 rubles to the amount from the catalog. You can do tests with us, the complex of which will cost you only 1,200 rubles.

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